Job summary
Are you a dedicated Registered General Nurse (RGN) looking for a new challenge within a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment?
Do you want to combine your primary care, acute and emergency nursing skills in one unique role while retaining your NHS Pension? Working in secure healthcare offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills, work autonomously and make a genuine difference to patients who often have complex and unmet healthcare needs.
No two days are the same. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering integrated physical health, mental health and substance misuse services within a prison setting. With access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, this is an excellent role for nurses looking to broaden their experience and progress their careers.
Main duties of the job
The role includes delivering nurse-led clinics, administering medications and treatments, responding to medical emergencies, undertaking triage assessments, wound management, physical examinations and making referrals to specialist services where appropriate.
You will work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care. You will need sound clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and varied environment.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking for a role where you can have a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you.
About us
At Spectrum Community Health CIC, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services to some of the most vulnerable and underserved communities, while creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
We are proud to be an employee-led social enterprise with strong values that guide everything we do: Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives designed to help our colleagues thrive both personally and professionally.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
By joining Spectrum, you will become part of a team dedicated to reducing health inequalities, improving patient outcomes and making a meaningful difference every day.
Details
- Date posted: 26 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 847-RM-26-V910
- Job locations: HMP Humber, Sand lane, Everthorpe, HU15 2JZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a comprehensive physical healthcare service as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients within a secure healthcare environment.
Working in partnership with colleagues across primary care, mental health and substance misuse services, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of an integrated healthcare model that meets the physical health needs of the prison population.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking health assessments and clinical reviews.
- Delivering nurse-led clinics and evidence-based interventions.
- Administering medications, treatments and vaccinations safely and effectively.
- Performing diagnostic procedures and investigations within scope of practice.
- Responding to medical emergencies and urgent healthcare needs.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised care.
- Providing health promotion, education and support to patients.
- Working collaboratively with internal and external healthcare providers to coordinate care.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards.
- Contributing to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work autonomous and part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and that of other staff
- Ability to work in a challenging and diverse environment
- Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities
Desirable
- Extended scope of practice e.g. wound closure/ cannulation/ managing minor illness and injury
- Management of Long-Term Conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
- Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
- Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
- Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
- Understanding and application of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment
- Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
- Working to Patient Group Directives
- Experience in working in general practice
- Management / Minor Injuries
- Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training
NMC Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - HMP Humber + £1500 Welcome Payment with Spectrum Community Health CIC in Everthorpe, North East and Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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